Part-Time HR Specialist - Detail‑Oriented Admin & Compliance

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented HR Specialist to support day-to-day HR needs for our growing healthcare organization in Bakersfield, CA. This part-time role emphasizes accurate records, timely responses, and seamless HR processes.

You will coordinate onboarding/offboarding, maintain confidential records, handle changes to personnel data, and assist with timekeeping and benefits under HR leadership guidance. Prior healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in HR administration or a related role.
• Familiarity with California employment practices and basic HR processes.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Clear, professional communication and a helpful, respectful approach to employee questions.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Comfort working with HR systems, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently within established procedures.
• Calm demeanor when navigating sensitive situations.
• Experience with healthcare organizations, or a multi-location workforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including paperwork, system updates, and employee communications.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records in our HR information system.
• Process changes to employee information, job status, and other personnel records.
• Respond to routine employee questions about policies, procedures, and HR systems.
• Assist with timekeeping and payroll preparation by reviewing records and following up on missing or inconsistent information.
• Track required credentials, certifications, training, and upcoming deadlines.
• Support benefits and leave administration, including document tracking and follow-up under HR leadership’s guidance.
• Assist with HR reports, audits, process improvements, and other projects.
• Recognize sensitive or complex issues and refer them to HR leadership appropriately.

Skills

HR administration

California employment laws

Organization

Communication

Confidential information handling

HRIS systems

MS Office/Google Workspace

OneHCM

Healthcare experience / multi-location

Tools

OneHCM

Job description

Sacramento Native American Health Center, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented HR Specialist to support day-to-day HR needs for our growing healthcare organization in Bakersfield, CA. This part-time role emphasizes accurate records, timely responses, and seamless HR processes.

You will coordinate onboarding/offboarding, maintain confidential records, handle changes to personnel data, and assist with timekeeping and benefits under HR leadership guidance. Prior healthcare experience is a plus.